10 Refreshing Lemonade Beverages

As the weather begins to heat up, finding a refreshing beverage becomes more and more crucial. And what better refreshing beverage is there than lemonade? Here are ten lemonade beverages that are sure to quench your thirst.

1. Strawberry Peach Lemonade

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This Strawberry Peach Lemonade by Katherine Vaught is both fruity and refreshing and takes just minutes to make!

2. Fizzy Pink Grapefruit Lemonade

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Just 3 ingredients: grapefruit, maple syrup, and soda water. Yummy. This Fizzy Pink Grapefruit Lemonade by Melissa Tedesco is pleasant on a hot summer day.

3. Loaded Strawberry Basil Lemonade

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How do you jazz up your lemonade? Make strawberry ice cubes! The fruity ice cubes add a little fun and extra color to your lemonade. This Loaded Strawberry Basil Lemonade by Anna Sue is so refreshing and delightful. Summer in a glass! Enjoy the sunshine!

4. Prime Lemonade

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This Prime Lemonade by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler is a wonderful nutritious lemonade with no refined sugar that will give your body a dose of an immune boost. It’s a comforting start to the day that also helps to cleanse and alkalize the body.

5. Fresh Lavender Lemonade

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Fresh Lavender Lemonade by Ashley Smyczek is a perfect drink for any time of year. Lavender has such a calming and soothing smell––Is there anything better? Adding lavender to a bright sugary drink is probably not what you would usually think of when thinking of the calming properties of this plant but the combination is delightful! The light floral touch that the lavender gives the citrusy lemon tones down the drink and makes it even more refreshing. Plus, who can resist fresh-squeezed lemonade?! Try out this lavender lemonade for a calming take on the classic drink.

6. Electric Lemonade

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This Electric Lemonade by Julia Winnicki has a perfect balance of sour and sweet, and basil adds just a bit of refreshing flavor. Turmeric gives it a bright yellow color and powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Great for a hot summer day or in a tropical climate.

7. Jal Jeera: Refreshing Indian Spiced Lemonade

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Jal Jeera: Refreshing Indian Spiced Lemonade by Anupama Paliwal can be made in just 2 minutes. Every single sip of this chilled drink will take your taste buds on a joy ride. The unique flavor of this lemonade comes from the combo of two fresh herbs — coriander and mint, and spices like roasted cumin powder, dry mango powder, ground black pepper, and black salt. In the Northern part of India, you can get this drink at street kiosks during summertime.

8. Lemonade with a Calming Twist

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Nothing is better than sipping a cold glass of refreshing lemonade while sitting in the sun with a good book! This Lemonade with a Calming Twist (spoiler alert, it’s lavender) by Jesse Lane Lee is a drink you don’t want to miss!

9. Blueberry Lemonade

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This Blueberry Lemonade by Maryea Flaherty is great all year, but with the warmer weather approaching, it becomes even more refreshing and delicious!

10. Turmeric Glow Lemonade

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This Turmeric Glow Lemonade by Shannon Leparski is a game-changer. It’s lemony, a little bit spicy, and has a touch of sweetness. Plus, you can mix it up in 30 seconds. Refreshing and thirst-quenching like no other, this turmeric lemonade is so delicious!

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